Bitcoin Developers Push for Quantum Defenses, Potentially Freezing Vulnerable Coins
The core promise of Bitcoin has been that users have full control over their funds, protected by a unique private key. However, with the emergence of quantum computers, this promise is under threat. In response, Bitcoin developers have proposed a plan to build defenses against these potential quantum threats, which could compromise the security of the blockchain and put users' coins at risk. The …
April 15, 2026, 6:05 a.m.